Thesaurus results for ASK (FOR)

ask (for)

verb

Definition of ask (for)

as in to seek

to make a request for don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it

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as in to woo

to act so as to make (something) more likely you are asking for trouble if you invite her ex to the wedding

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as in to request

to give a request or demand for the surgeon asked for the scalpel

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The families submitted a claim to Yolo County in December seeking $35 million in damages, which was denied.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
In the meantime, Paramount could seek to reopen settlement talks with the states.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of seek

Verb

LeVota, meanwhile, attempted to launch a pair of last-ditch financial plans to woo the teams back as talks in Kansas were in final stages.

— Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Christie’s, as always, is willing to adapt to the tastes of their clients, but the auction house also has multiple strategies for wooing tech wealth and trying to convert them to fine art.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of woo

Verb

Calls have been received requesting specific information as to the location of offices in specific buildings.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The Charlotte Observer has also requested comment from Anson County officials and the Anson County Sheriff’s Office.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

Definition of request

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More than 40 weekly fitness experiences invite guests to move with intention, from sunrise yoga and Pilates sessions to high-energy strength and conditioning classes led by expert instructors.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Last week, state officials were invited to a meeting with community leaders to discuss a path forward.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

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ask (for)

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